I once committed a pàtisserie faux pas, in other words a mistake but it sounds better in French. I made some meringue nests and posted them as pavlovas!!! Oh dear. Months later I realised the error of my ways: pavlovas look like meringues and also […]
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Savoury goats’ cheese macarons with fig, walnut and black sesame!
Well these are as savoury as a dessert with macaron shells of sugar, ground almonds and egg white can be! They were created in response to a Daring Kitchen macaron challenge. I’d made Italian meringue macaron shells many times so challenged myself to create an […]
Salted caramel choux buns recipe and the marvellous Michalak (who?)
Would you like a little choux bun filled with delicious creamy salted caramel? Of course you would. Go on, just one or two. Tested on various friends, including one with slight intolerance to both gluten and dairy products yet even she could not resist and […]
Pink grapefruit and kirsch savarin recipe, refined sugar-free!
Once baked and golden brown allow the savarins to cool at least half an hour before the next stage. Last week on the phone mum said she’d like a rum baba for her birthday cake next month. I guess they’ll always be considered as treats […]
Babajitos! Mojito rum babas recipe
Babas have been around since the early 18th century – there’ll be a little potted history later – and recently in France they’ve been trending with exciting new flavours! Rum babas were also one of my Dad’s favourite desserts so I’ll dedicate this recipe to […]
Rose and lime Turkish Delights (lokum) – a recipe for temptation and trouble!
The gauntlet was thrown down by the Daring Kitchen and the challenge accepted, and so it came about that these Turkish Delight (lokum) were made. In the Land of Narnia the White Queen offered Edmund his heart’s desire and he chose Turkish Delight in exchange […]
Healthy apricot ice-cream and cava for a celebration! :)
Let’s celebrate the 14th of July French Independence Day with this delicious dessert based on a Spanish classic. You can make it a French classic by using champagne, or Italian with prosecco! Anyway, have you heard of Lemon sorbet and cava, commonly served at Spanish […]
Cherry and almond soufflés recipe! And a soufflé challenge!
Have you thought about making a soufflé but never dared? Never fear. You’re likely to succeed first time and I thoroughly recommend the experience. Or maybe you’re a soufflé veteran? Either way, you’re welcome to join our informal mini soufflé challenge! You can follow your […]
Beijinhos recipe – a Brazilian coconut treats selection!
Can I give you a little kiss? Now don’t be alarmed, I’m offering you a beijinho which means ‘little kiss’ in Portuguese and it’s a Brazilian coconut sweetie. They’re delicious, very fast and easy to make with fine desiccated coconut, condensed milk and a clove […]
Chocolate and bergamot charlotte russe recipe
Once again the Daring Kitchen threw down the gauntlet and issued a challenge: to make a charlotte russe or royale. I accepted and threw in some bergamot extract! What’s bergamot? It’s the light spicy citrusy flavour that haunts Earl Grey tea. More about it later. […]
A meringue nest buffet! Gluten free and partially healthy recipe! :)
What can you make with your 11-year-old niece as an interesting baking experiment that’s delicious, potentially healthy and not too complicated? You’ll have guessed from the heading: a meringue nest buffet! 🙂 Last week this lovely new concept catered for all my family’s needs, leaving […]
Easy peasy raspberry, yoghurt and sponge verrines recipe!
Typical family conversation. Mum: What are we doing with the leftover genoise? Daughter: Verrines? trifle in a glass? Mum: Yes, the raspberries are going off and we need to use them. Daughter says excitedly: Great! Let’s put some alcohol in and they’ll keep better! Mum […]
Lemon mousse and raspberry charlotte royale recipe – and the cakometre!
Want to impress your family, friends and stomach? Come into the world of les charlottes royales. They’re easier than you’d expect, striking and delicious. And my new invention the cakometre will calculate the number of slices you’re allowed so you can fully enjoy the beautiful […]
Ginger bananas recipe from the Seychelles with spelt crêpes (Pick the World event!)
Are you hoping to find an easy recipe? Perhaps a simple delicious dessert you can make in less than an hour? Welcome to these Seychellois oven-baked bananas lightly-spiced in a blend of ginger syrup, rum and orange juice! Topped with dried cranberries and thinly sliced […]
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